Ia 13 over Buffalo Creek
GoodLinn County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. N of S JCT SR D62 · Structure no. 000000000033691
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,970
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 13 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 13 over Buffalo Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,970 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,970 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 13 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 13 over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 13 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 4,970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ia 13 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 13 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.